Schools
The Authority supports schools in the administration of the OLNA through a number of publications, documents, practice and example tests and the OLNA Helpdesk.View AllOLNA Handbook
The OLNA Handbook provides information on policies, procedures and guidelines relevant for schools, teachers and other members of the education community. The handbook includes checklists for principals, OLNA coordinators and OLNA supervisors, as well as advice for teachers and links to resources.
OLNA Test-Delivery Website User Guide
The OLNA Test-Delivery Website User Guide has been provided to assist principals, OLNA coordinators, school IT support staff and OLNA supervisors prepare for and support the administration of the OLNA. The guide contains information, guidelines and checklists for setting-up devices, meeting system requirements and solutions to potential issues.
The OLNA Supervisor's Handbook provides information on the procedures to be followed by supervisors in administering the OLNA. The handbook includes the relevant information in the OLNA Handbook, as well as solutions to potential technical issues.
The OLNA Writing Guide provides student writing samples that show where the standard has been demonstrated and where it has not.
The Authority keeps schools informed about the OLNA through a regular email service called the OLNA Update. Previous updates are made available following each testing window.
A variety of forms are produced by the Authority each window to assist schools to implement the OLNA. These are made available at the start of each window.
Sample newsletter item for parents
The sample newsletter item for parents provides schools with a ready-made newsletter item to assist in raising awareness of the OLNA. Schools may edit as appropriate for their school's unique context.
The OLNA Dashboard User Guide provides schools with step-by-step instructions for requesting disability adjustments, monitoring students who have sat, and noting incidents that affected student performance.
The OLNA Helpdesk can be contacted on 9273 6726 or olna@scsa.wa.edu.au to answer questions or help resolve issues regarding the OLNA.